DME Introduction

This policy covers durable medical equipment (DME) for home use — including rentals, repairs, customized prosthetic/orthotic devices and, per Arkansas §23‑79‑1502, medically necessary dehumidifiers for HCSC members in Arkansas related to craniofacial anomaly corrective surgery. Coverage requires physician prescription and supporting clinical documentation, items must be reasonable, medically necessary and FDA‑approved when applicable, and is subject to the member’s benefit plan, with exclusions for comfort/household items, many room/central environmental devices, bathing and exercise equipment, duplicate items, and rental payments capped at the total purchase cost unless the plan elects to purchase.

"Coverage of a dehumidifier every four years when medically necessary for HCSC members residing in Arkansas per § 23-79-1502 (relating to craniofacial anomaly corrective surgery)."